United Petfood Extends Partnership with Waterland for Global Expansion
Portfolio | Feb 27, 2025 | Waterland Private Equity Investments BV

United Petfood, a European leader in pet food manufacturing, has fortified its strategic alliance with Waterland Private Equity Investments. Over their nearly decade-long collaboration, United Petfood has seen significant growth and is now poised to expand further in Europe, the United States, and Asian markets. The company's growth strategy includes geographic expansion, product diversification, and sustainability. Recently, United Petfood has been developing new production facilities in Poland and Romania and expanding existing ones in Spain, with a focus on dry and wet pet foods. In the United States, the acquisition of a dry food production facility in Indiana positions United Petfood for further growth, as the U.S. market holds significant potential. The renewed partnership with Waterland, backed by a new fund, supports these initiatives with an updated financial structure aimed at strengthening United Petfood’s market position. United Petfood is committed to sustainable growth, underscored by strategic investments in production capacity and the company's adherence to sustainability in its operations.
Sectors
- Pet Food Manufacturing
- Private Equity
Geography
- Europe – United Petfood is expanding its presence in Europe with new facilities and product diversification in various countries including Poland, Romania, and Spain.
- United States – The U.S. market is a focus for United Petfood’s expansion, highlighted by the acquisition of a production facility in Indiana.
Industry
- Pet Food Manufacturing – United Petfood operates in the pet food manufacturing industry, producing dry and wet food, biscuits, and snacks for dogs and cats.
- Private Equity – Waterland Private Equity Investments is a key player funding United Petfood's expansion, illustrating the role of private equity in supporting business growth.
Financials
- 1.3 billion – Revenues of United Petfood in 2024.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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United Petfood | Target Company | Company | United Petfood is a leading European producer of pet food, specializing in private label products for dogs and cats. |
Waterland Private Equity Investments BV | Bidding Company/Investor | Company | A private equity firm that has partnered with United Petfood to fund its expansion and growth initiatives. |
Dominiek Dumoulin | Chairman | Person | Founder and Chairman of United Petfood, instrumental in the company's strategic growth plans. |
Dries Eeckhout | CEO | Person | CEO of United Petfood, guiding the company’s commitment to growth and sustainability. |